LAS VEGAS -- This game just feels like one that will go down to the wire. After struggling early, Louisville has jumped right back into the game and taken a 51-48 lead six minutes into the second half. Jonathan Taverneri continues to shine with 17 points for the Cougars while Derrick Caracter is taking on his newfound leadership role head first with a team-best 14 points in place of the injured David Padgett.

The crowd has livened up too as North Carolina fans are filling in the empty seats in anticipation of the night cap between UNC and Old Dominion. A lackluster atmosphere is starting to feel more and more like a tournament as the Louisville fans are energized by the Cardinals' comeback.